Mystical Shore 1897

Edvard Munch's 1897 woodcut, "Mystical Shore," is a powerful depiction of a solitary landscape. The image is dominated by a large, dark form in the foreground, resembling a tree stump or a skeletal hand, rendered in bold, stark lines. Above it, a faint, luminous yellow orb hangs in the sky, bathed in a muted, ethereal light. This mystical scene, evocative of a vast, desolate shore, underscores the expressive nature of Munch's work, characterized by its introspective and often melancholic themes.